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Author Archives: Marbles Blog
The Geeks’ Guide to World Domination
Garth Sundem’s book The Geeks’ Guide to World Domination. Sounds like a list of To Do’s in order to exact nerdy revenge on every popular kid who was mean to us in school. However, it is actually a helpful tome Read More
Posted in Book review, General, Products
Tagged Creativity, Critical Thinking, geek chic, geeky gifts, Trivia
Yo-Yo Triple Crown
Looking for something fun to do with the kids (or your inner kid) this weekend? Chicago is hosting the Triple Crown of YoYo this Saturday. The competition will run from 10 AM – 4 PM in Millennium Park. You can Read More
The Brain that Changes Itself
For centuries, it was thought that the brain was fixed and hard-wired much like a computer. If you look at any brain map, you can see that certain brain functions were prescribed to certain areas of the brain. Should there Read More
Posted in Products
Tagged Brain, doige, neurplasticity
Announcing the Game Design Contest Finalists!
After much deliberation and reviewing many great game ideas, our selection is now down to four! Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a game into the 2012 Marbles Game Design Contest! Read More
Posted in contest, Fun, Press, Products
Tagged Creativity, Critical Thinking, game design, Visual Perception, Word Skills
Happy Belated National Grammar Day!
This past Sunday was National Grammar Day and we didn’t want it to pass completely unnoticed. If you threw a party to celebrate this day, you will probably find my blog a disappointment. As I am writing this blog I am extremely aware (even more than usual) that I do not want to make any grammar mistakes. Read More
Posted in General, Products, Trivia
Tagged Creativity, grammar, national grammar day, Word Skills, writing skills
Braindrops and Brain Cubes
Calling all Rubik’s Cube fans! Come one, come all for the very first Brain Cube – a game not of color-coordination but of sensory perception. This Cube will work your somatosensory system as you arrange the gyri (ridges) and sulci (grooves) toward a perfectly ridged brain. It may sound like a daunting task considering there are upwards of fourty-three quintillion arrangements of the tradition 3x3x3 cube but realize that you will be exposing your brain to new ways of recognizing patterns and tactile perception. Read More
Posted in Brain Workshop, Fun, Products
Tagged braindrops, children, Coordination, Creativity, Products
The Importance of Improvisation!
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction is probably the most popular Marbles product that involves the wonderfully mentally stimulating act of creation. Within its pages building enthusiasts of all ages will find fun and fascinating medieval weapons such as crossbows, catapults and trebuchets that can be constructed with ordinary household supplies. However, the important cognitive experience that this book provides that can’t be found in a Nanoblocks box or a Lego set is the vital act of improvisation. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products
Tagged Coordination, Creativity, dexterity, fine motor skills
Oscar Trivia!
Every year I make the mad dash to see as many Oscar nominated films as I can. I love all of the excitement leading up to the big night. January and February are filled with a glut of amazing performances to watch. Like many people, I pick my favorites, but also try to predict the Academy’s choices. The 84th Academy Awards will air tonight, so we thought we would celebrate with some Oscar trivia. See how many you can answer without looking them up online! Read More
Posted in Fun, Trivia
Tagged cognitive reserve, Critical Thinking, Memory, oscars, Trivia
Creating ColorFall
Chrissy here from the Marbles Brain Workshop, where we are excited to be developing ColorFall, set to release in summer 2012! ColorFall is a creative play toy imagined and designed by my project partner, Brad Hoffman, and myself. We first Read More
Posted in Brain Workshop, contest, Products
Tagged colorfall, Creativity, dexterity, game design, Products, visual memory, Visual Perception